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Join the shops and the Dresden community this July 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the annual America’s Basket Festival held on Main Street in Dresden and hosted by the Dresden Community Association. Over 700 people have pre-registered so far, and over 1000 are expected to attend. “Our sales have doubled from last […]
Visit Zanesville has received the latest Tourism Economic Impact Report prepared by Tourism Economics on behalf of Tourism Ohio, highlighting the significant role tourism continues to play in Muskingum County’s economy. According to the report, visitors spent $170 million in Muskingum County in 2025, generating a total economic impact of nearly $279 million throughout the local economy. Visitor spending […]
The John McIntire Library and each of the five Muskingum County Library System branches celebrated the beginning of summer reading in a big way. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story”, was embraced by all locations as each was decorated for the occasion. A T. Rex visited the Dresden Branch, and life-size dinosaur footprints were placed […]
New Physician Joins Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists
Genesis HealthCare System welcomes Bandhul Hans, M.D., gastroenterologist, to Genesis Digestive Disease Specialists. Dr. Hans completed his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his internal medicine residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and previously worked at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences […]
Celebrate New Concord presents Tony Hagood Quartet
The Celebrate New Concord (CNC) summer outdoor concert series presents their final concert of the 2026 season, Tony Hagood Quartet, on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Village Park, 2 West Main Street. This 7 p.m. concert, Hot Club Jazz Manouche with Tony Hagood’s Quartet du Hot Club Nouveau, brings together four musicians whose careers bridge international […]
Muskingum County Community Foundation activates Community Cares Fund following flooding in Roseville and Crooksville
The Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF) has activated its Community Cares Fund in response to the severe flooding affecting residents and families in Roseville and Crooksville. “Our hearts are with everyone impacted by this disaster,” said Brian Wagner, CEO. “The Community Cares Fund allows our community to come together to support immediate recovery efforts and […]
New Concord 4th Annual Community Day Promotes Community Connections
The Friends of New Concord (FONC) will host the 4th annual New Concord Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 5, bringing together residents, local businesses, families, and the Muskingum University community for a full day of activities in downtown New Concord. Community Day was created to strengthen the connection between the Village of New Concord and […]
Professor Sara Ann Sewell to Deliver Miriam G. Schwartz Lecture on the Sounds of the November Pogrom
Muskingum University will host the annual Miriam G. Schwartz Lecture on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. in BSC 343. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Sara Ann Sewell, Professor of History at Batten University. Sewell’s lecture, “10 November 1938: A Day of Relentless Sonic Violence against Jews in Germany,” will examine the November […]
Muskingum University to Host Roundtable Discussion with Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber
Muskingum University will host Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, August 18, at 11:15 a.m. in the Roberta A. Smith University Library. The roundtable will bring together representatives from municipalities, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community leadership to engage directly with Auditor Faber on issues affecting communities across Ohio. Participants […]
Three tourism partners recognized in second round of 2026 Tourism Development Grants
Visit Zanesville held a ceremony to recognize the second round of 2026 Tourism Development Grant recipients, A Taste of Ohio Wine Bourbon & Beer, Artist Colony of Zanesville, and The Bright Spot Campground and Marina, on Thursday, July 30, at the Welcome Center. “Tourism is more than just attracting visitors. It supports the local economy in […]
180th Muskingum County Fair begins August 16th
The 180th Muskingum County Fair opens Sunday, August 16, and runs through Saturday, August 22. Sunday, August 16 – Veterans Day (veterans admitted free all day)The grand opening of the 180th Blue Ribbon Fair will be held at the grandstands at 4:15 p.m. with 4-H Awards and a Junior Fair Parade following. The National Tractor […]